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#6 of 1381 2002 stumble by wrd Mar 16, 2003 (1:02 pm)
My 02 has what has been described as a "lean mixture stumble". Most noticable around 40mph, less noticable but still noticable at most other speeds. Lexus Customer Hotline says it is a lean mixture, originally to improve emissions, and a fix is due around July. My 3rd Lexus(and probably last) and I am upset that they would release a model and take so long to fix it. The stumble is very annoying.
#7 of 1381 by tedescm1 Mar 17, 2003 (6:23 am)
I do not blame you for being annoyed. I am surprised they have not responded more quickly to resolve the problem. I called the service department of several different Lexus dealers to ask about the problem and they told me there is no problem in most cars. I was told that it's just a few cars and they are putting in chips to fix the problem.   Does the 03 model have the same trans problem?   How do you access the Lexus Customer Hotline?
#8 of 1381 ES300 Transmission Problems by es300trans Mar 19, 2003 (11:12 am)
I own a 2002 ES300. I have brought the car back three times regarding the shuddering, surging and jerking transmission problems. They finally admitted that there was a problem the third time (one year after i owned the car). But, they have not promised to fix it or do anything about it. I will never buy a Lexus again.
#9 of 1381 by tedescm1 Mar 20, 2003 (8:00 am)
I've been looking at an ES 300 and i can tell you that Lexus continues to deny that there are concerns with any of their transmissions.   Thanks for relating your bad experieice.   I will profit from it....
#10 of 1381 Transmission problem by daytona01 Mar 20, 2003 (9:31 am)
The problem as I understand:     Several ES300 owners have complained about the problem that when trying to accelerate... (highway merging or passing)... at about 50 mph... the transmission “confuses” on whether to stay at or go up gear (to save gas) OR down gear (for quick acceleration)       You want to accelerate so you keep pumping on gas... but it doesn’t know what to do so no respond...(in a noticeable period) And then suddenly the car speed off…   Question for who are having problem:     How does your transmission problem happen ?...     Does it happen all the time or just occasionally ?     It's stall for how long ?... few seconds ?       If you take it little bit easier on gas… when passing or merging     Or if you step on gas and no respond… can you just take it easy on gas pedal… then try again... Does it still happen?        I think the reason it suddenly speed of.... b/c it changes to low gear and your rpm is high   My test drive:     I planning to buy an ES 300 and did a test drive last weekend...     While cruising at about 40-50 mph... I tried (suddenly) pump on gas... the transmission responded little slow (not as fast as my 2 doors Daytona or the Acura TL)... but I think it is OK for a 4 doors sedan...      The car I drove is 2003 with Premium package, VSC + brake assist + traction control, HID, wood trim
#11 of 1381 ES300 Transmission Problems by es300trans Mar 20, 2003 (9:39 am)
The problem that you have described is not the worst of it. Picture this, you are coasting along at 45 mph (e.g., no acceleration at all) and the car suddenly shudders. It does not happen all the time. You will only realize it after you own it. By then its too late. Do a search in google on ES300 transmissions problems and you will see that there are quite a few of us out there. Also, read Edmunds own "full road test" review of the ES300:   "Owners of the redesigned ES 300 have complained long and loud about the transmission. During our testing, we found when driving normally the five-speed automatic shifted imperceptibly. But when exercising the car or driving aggressively, the slushbox responded with harsh upshifts and soggy, delayed downshifts, behaving as though it were utterly confused about what the driver wanted it to do."   This problem bothers me as well, but I could live with this one. Its the shuddering while coasting problem that I can't deal with. And again, it does not occur frequently enough during a test drive. I only noticed it after the first week after I had purchased it. What makes me really angry is that they denied the problem for so long. And after they admit there is an issue, they won't fix it. Utterly frustrating.
#12 of 1381 ES300 Transmission Problems by daytona01 Mar 20, 2003 (11:24 am)
Es300trans:   Did you try to contact with high level of Lexus ?   If they know problem and don't fix.. I think you can take some legal action with them.... (for violation of warranty agreement)   I searched the web... some people also have the transmission problem of 2002 model... they file a complain at http://www.bigclassaction.com => category Automotive.   I went there and want to read more information... but somehow the complain link is no longer available... (I don't know the case was dropped b/c their cars was fixed or there is some solution, settlement...etc... you may want to contact them)
#13 of 1381 by tedescm1 Mar 20, 2003 (11:35 am)
To: es300trans   Do you have a 2002 or 2003?   Lexus claims the problem is fixed on the 2003.   tx.
#14 of 1381 ES300 Transmission Problems by es300trans Mar 20, 2003 (12:31 pm)
2002
#15 of 1381 2002 ES300 Transmission Problems by es300trans Mar 20, 2003 (12:53 pm)
If you know of anyone else with a similar complaint, please encourage them to register it at www.BigClassAction.com. I did.

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